why should space be an issue?

With one in three small businesses now stating that they cannot find the space they need or want, Mike Bird, Managing Director of breathe, recommends looking more closely at budget, location and leasing arrangements ahead of making decisions related to office moves or refurbishments.

Often, making the best use of current space or just re-arranging work functions within departments is not even considered, and the decision to move or invest in an inappropriate location or building is sometimes made.’

‘Many companies in and around Cambridge are choosing to refurbish existing office space or consider moving to second or third choice premises, rather than taking the first choice option available to them’, explains Mike. ‘Part of the planning process ahead of any project involves an independent evaluation of premises. breathe will then advise a client on whether it would be more beneficial and cost effective to refurbish current offices or consider alternative premises for a possible move.’

‘We also advise businesses on a suitable location, taking into account long-term objectives. It is possible to completely change the way a company works just by properly evaluating the current and future use of space. This in turn leads to cost savings, improved staff communication and morale, as well as supporting a company’s business plan.

breathe’s own premises ‘The Workplace’ is testament to exactly that. Beginning life as a pig shed, with no planning permission or access rights, the project was seen as a high-risk opportunity. Now said to be one of the most stylish and impressive places to work in the area, ‘The Workplace’ has proven itself to be beneficial to the business and a sensible and prosperous investment.

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